As re-election bid looms, Biden, 80, undergoes physical exam

The article reports that U.S. President Joe Biden, who is 80 years old, has undergone a closely-watched physical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The article notes that the results of the examination are expected to be released to the public in the coming days, and that they could shed light on the president’s overall health and fitness for office. The article also … Continue reading As re-election bid looms, Biden, 80, undergoes physical exam

Trump grand jury recommends perjury indictments in probe of 2020 Georgia election meddling

The article reports that a grand jury in Georgia has recommended perjury indictments related to the 2020 presidential election, but found no evidence of fraud in the state. The grand jury was reportedly convened as part of an investigation into former President Trump’s attempts to overturn the election results in Georgia. The indictments are said to relate to statements made by individuals who were involved … Continue reading Trump grand jury recommends perjury indictments in probe of 2020 Georgia election meddling

Nicola Sturgeon unexpectedly quits as first minister of Scotland

The article reports that Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland, has announced her resignation. Sturgeon has been the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) for more than a decade and has been First Minister of Scotland since 2014. She has cited personal reasons for her resignation, including the need to focus on her family and personal life. Sturgeon’s departure is likely to trigger … Continue reading Nicola Sturgeon unexpectedly quits as first minister of Scotland

Secret China Donations to University of Delaware Soared After the Opening of the Biden Institute

The article claims that there was a significant increase in donations to the University of Delaware from China after the establishment of the Biden Institute, which is named after President Joe Biden. The donations were allegedly made without proper disclosure or transparency and may have been an attempt by the Chinese government to gain influence and access to the Biden administration. The article raises concerns … Continue reading Secret China Donations to University of Delaware Soared After the Opening of the Biden Institute

Nikki Haley announces run for president, challenging Trump

Nikki Haley, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a prominent Republican figure, announced that she will be running for president in the 2024 election. Haley, who is the first female and first non-white governor of South Carolina, is expected to appeal to a wide range of Republicans, including both traditional conservatives and supporters of former President Donald Trump. She has been a … Continue reading Nikki Haley announces run for president, challenging Trump

EU Handing $3.5 Million to George Soros’ Open Society Foundation

A news article from Breitbart reports that the European Union (EU) is handing 3.5 million euros to the Open Society Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by billionaire philanthropist George Soros. The funding is reportedly being provided to support the organization’s efforts to promote democracy and human rights in the EU and its member states. The article notes that the Open Society Foundation has been a … Continue reading EU Handing $3.5 Million to George Soros’ Open Society Foundation

House Democrats file motion to expel Rep. George Santos

A group of House Democrats insisted they were left with no other choice but to file a resolution to expel embattled Republican Rep. George Santos from Congress. “There’s something sick about a man who lies and violates every law imaginable,” said Rep. Ritchie Torres. The push came after Santos sat in his first classified briefing Thursday with other members of Congress on the Chinese spy … Continue reading House Democrats file motion to expel Rep. George Santos

Pence subpoenaed by special counsel investigating Trump’s role in Jan. 6

Former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel investigating former President Donald Trump’s effort to stay in office after the 2020 election and his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, according to a source familiar with the matter. Special counsel Jack Smith was appointed in November by Attorney General Merrick Garland to lead the Justice Department’s inquiries into … Continue reading Pence subpoenaed by special counsel investigating Trump’s role in Jan. 6

Zelenskyy visits King Charles III on UK trip, asks lawmakers for jets

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy descended upon the United Kingdom Wednesday and urged lawmakers to send warplanes to Ukraine ahead of his visit with King Charles III.  “Today I will have the honor to be received by His Majesty the King,” Zelenskyy said while addressing both Houses of Parliament and U.K. Prime Minster Rishi Sunak. “It will be a truly special moment for me, for our … Continue reading Zelenskyy visits King Charles III on UK trip, asks lawmakers for jets

Romney tells Santos ‘you don’t belong here’ in a tense State of the Union run-in

Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah chided fellow GOP lawmaker Rep. George Santos Tuesday night as the two crossed paths in the House chamber while attending the State of the Union address. In a video of the exchange, Romney appears to tell Santos “you don’t belong here” and that he ought to be embarrassed. Romney later confirmed to reporters that he told the New York … Continue reading Romney tells Santos ‘you don’t belong here’ in a tense State of the Union run-in

 Biden confronts doubters with State of the Union

Joe Biden stepped to the rostrum for his State of the Union address at what should be a high point of his presidency. He’s repeatedly beaten the odds with a string of legislative accomplishments and a historically strong midterm election where Democrats held the line against Republicans. His steadfast support for Ukraine has won praise. The cloud of the pandemic has lifted. But on Tuesday … Continue reading  Biden confronts doubters with State of the Union

Biden 2024? Most Democrats say no thank you: AP-NORC poll

A majority of Democrats now think one term is plenty for President Joe Biden, despite his insistence that he plans to seek reelection in 2024. That’s according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research that shows just 37% of Democrats say they want him to seek a second term, down from 52% in the weeks before last year’s midterm … Continue reading Biden 2024? Most Democrats say no thank you: AP-NORC poll

Amid Inflation, Migrant Crisis, Gas Prices, Egg Prices, Ukraine War, Classified Documents, & A Chinese Spy Balloon, President Biden prepares his State of the Union speech

On Tuesday evening the President of the United States, Joe Biden, will deliver his State of the Union speech to a joint seating of Congress. This year however, President Biden has to confront rising inflation and a historic migrant criss, as well as rising gasoline prices nationwide and rising prices and shortages of eggs. Not to mention his ongoing saga with Justice Department and the … Continue reading Amid Inflation, Migrant Crisis, Gas Prices, Egg Prices, Ukraine War, Classified Documents, & A Chinese Spy Balloon, President Biden prepares his State of the Union speech

European Union bans Russian diesel, oil products over Ukraine

Europe has imposed a ban on Russian diesel fuel and other refined oil products, slashing energy dependency on Moscow and seeking to further crimp the Kremlin’s fossil fuel earnings as punishment for invading Ukraine. Sunday’s ban comes along with a price cap agreed by the Group of Seven (G7) allied countries – the United States, Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Japan and Canada. The goal is … Continue reading European Union bans Russian diesel, oil products over Ukraine

Brazilian senator says Bolsonaro tried to coerce him into staging coup

A Brazilian senator said on Thursday that a close ally of former President Jair Bolsonaro tried to persuade the senator to join a conspiracy to overturn the far-right leader’s electoral loss last year. Senator Marcos do Val told a news conference that he had been invited to a meeting on Dec. 9 with then-President Bolsonaro by his associate, former lawmaker Daniel Silveira. At the meeting, … Continue reading Brazilian senator says Bolsonaro tried to coerce him into staging coup

Hunter Biden asks for criminal probe into Trump allies for ‘theft’ of data from laptop

Lawyers for Hunter Biden sent letters Wednesday requesting investigations into allies of former President Donald Trump who they say trafficked in stolen information from his laptop — a dramatic shift in strategy for the president’s son after years of GOP attacks. Among the letters, which were obtained by NBC News, was one sent Wednesday asking the Justice Department’s National Security Division for an investigation into “individuals for whom there … Continue reading Hunter Biden asks for criminal probe into Trump allies for ‘theft’ of data from laptop

Biden’s handwritten notes part of classified docs probe

President Joe Biden is a man who writes down his thoughts. And some of those handwritten musings over his decades of public service are now a part of a special counsel’s investigation into the handling of classified documents. It isn’t clear yet what the investigators are looking for by taking custody of notes from his time as vice president and his decades in the Senate … Continue reading Biden’s handwritten notes part of classified docs probe

FBI to Search Pence Home for Additional Classified Materials

The FBI is expected to search former Vice President Mike Pence‘s Indiana home for classified material in the coming days, according to people familiar with the matter, as senior government officials come under increased law-enforcement scrutiny of their handling of such documents. The Justice Department is in talks with Mr. Pence’s legal team about scheduling the search, the people said.  Last month, following similar revelations … Continue reading FBI to Search Pence Home for Additional Classified Materials

McCarthy leaves Biden meeting optimistic about debt talks

U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarty (R-Calif.) left a meeting with President Joe Biden on Wednesday feeling optimistic regarding the chances of an agreement between the White House and Congress to avoid a government default. “I don’t want to put any words in his mouth. We had an hour of conversation about this that I thought was a very good discussion, and we walked out saying … Continue reading McCarthy leaves Biden meeting optimistic about debt talks

DeSantis snaps back at Trump: I got reelected

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday hit back at former President Donald Trump’s criticism of his Covid-19 handling, pointing out that he scored a record reelection victory that showed voters supported his hands-off response to the pandemic. “I roll out of bed, I have people attacking me from all angles, it’s been happening for many, many years,” DeSantis said during a press conference in Bradenton … Continue reading DeSantis snaps back at Trump: I got reelected

FBI Searches Biden’s Rehoboth Beach House in Classified Documents Investigation

The FBI is searching President Joe Biden’s beach house in Rehoboth, Delaware, in connection with the Justice Department’s (DOJ) probe into Biden’s handling of classified documents, Biden’s personal attorney confirmed Wednesday. The search is the third to take place since November 2, when Biden’s attorneys say they first discovered documents marked classified from Biden’s time as vice president. The search was conducted without the use … Continue reading FBI Searches Biden’s Rehoboth Beach House in Classified Documents Investigation

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has applied for US visa

Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro has applied for a six-month US tourist visa, his lawyer has told the BBC. Mr Bolsonaro has been staying in Florida since 30 December. The former president plans to stay in the US while immigration officials process the visa. He is under investigation in Brazil after rioters stormed key government buildings early this month. Mr Bolsonaro has voiced “regret” for … Continue reading Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has applied for US visa

Hunter Biden’s allies weigh legal-defense fund for president’s son

Hunter Biden’s allies have held initial discussions about creating a legal-defense fund to pay for a growing team of attorneys that is helping him confront both a years-long federal tax investigation and a host of new congressional inquiries, according to people familiar with the matter. The effort has been triggered by Hunter Biden’s struggles to pay his mounting legal bills amid increasingly stretched resources and … Continue reading Hunter Biden’s allies weigh legal-defense fund for president’s son

Tim Scott traveling to Iowa amid 2024 speculation

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) will be traveling to Iowa next month amid speculation that the senator may be considering a White House bid in 2024. Scott will be attending the Republican Party of Polk County Iowa’s annual Lincoln Dinner on Feb. 22 in West Des Moines, Iowa, according to an event listing on the local Republican Party’s website.  The event listing includes a short bio … Continue reading Tim Scott traveling to Iowa amid 2024 speculation

Trump-DeSantis rivalry approaches boiling point

The long-simmering tensions between former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) are nearing a boiling point amid signs that DeSantis and his team are actively moving toward a 2024 presidential run.  DeSantis’s national ambitions have long irked Trump, who sees himself as the Florida governor’s political benefactor and the GOP’s presumptive 2024 nominee. But Trump’s frustration became more apparent over the weekend, when … Continue reading Trump-DeSantis rivalry approaches boiling point